Fine Grade Dozer Operator - Precision GPS Grading
Goodwin Recruiting · Los Angeles, California · Posted Jul 7, 2026
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A respected Southern California grading and excavation contractor is seeking a Fine Grade Dozer Operator to join their Operated Equipment Rental Division.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a family-owned company known for providing highly skilled operators and modern equipment to leading civil contractors throughout the region.
This is a union position with year-round project opportunities throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
Fine Grade Dozer Operator Benefits
- Extremely Competitive Pay
- Health & Welfare
- Pension
- Vacation/Holiday Pay
- Over-scale pay available
- Annual safety incentive program eligibility
- Company-provided pickup truck
- Fuel card for remote job sites
- Work with a modern, well-maintained fleet of equipment
- Consistent year-round work (weather permitting)
- Opportunity to join Operating Engineers Local 12 if not already a member
Fine Grade Dozer Operator Responsibilities
- Operate Cat D5K, D6T, and D8T dozers on active job sites
- Perform precision fine grading for residential housing tract pads
- Execute finish grade work on roads, highways, and civil infrastructure projects
- Utilize Trimble GPS grade control systems for accurate grading
- Work efficiently with slope boards and grade checking processes
- Read and interpret grading plans, blueprints, and site layouts
- Maintain tight grade tolerances and high finish standards
- Communicate professionally with foremen, superintendents, and grade checkers on-site
- Obtain client signatures on daily rental tickets
- Submit signed dailies and weekly timesheets per company procedures
- Represent the company professionally while operating on client job sites
Fine Grade Dozer Operator Requirements & Qualifications
- Must have proven experience operating Cat D5K, D6T, and D8T dozers
- Strong experience performing finish grading on residential tract pads
- Experience with fine grading on roads, highways, and civil infrastructure projects
- Proficiency using Trimble GPS grade control systems
- Experience working with slope boards
- Ability to read grading plans and construction blueprints
- Ability to maintain tight grading tolerances and quality finish standards
- Strong communication and coordination skills on active job sites
- Ability to work independently and manage daily responsibilities
- Valid California driver's license in good standing
- Ability to work occasional night shifts when required
Fine Grade Dozer Operator Preferred Background & Skills
- 10+ Years experience working with grading contractors on large residential developments
- Prior work on Southern California civil infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with GPS machine control systems beyond Trimble
- Previous union experience with Operating Engineers Local 12
- Strong reputation for precision grading and jobsite professionalism
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, $135,000 - $138,000,